Flights Cancelled Across Europe As Keflavik And 14 More Airports Cancel 184 And Delay 1,663, Affecting Travel

Flight cancellations continued across Europe as 1,663 delays and 184 cancellations were recorded Russia, UK, Iceland, Türkiye, France, Netherlands, and Switzerland.
The airports affected include Pulkovo, Manchester, Akureyri, Reykjavik, Sheremetyevo, Istanbul Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, Keflavik, London Gatwick, Edinburgh, and Zurich.
Airlines including Turkish Airlines, easyJet, KLM, Ryanair, Air France, and Icelandair recorded notable levels of flight disruptions. The situation also includes cancellations linked to industrial action affecting Icelandair services in Iceland.

European Airports Recording the Highest Flight Disruptions

Amsterdam Schiphol

Amsterdam Schiphol recorded 306 delays and 23 cancellations. KLM accounted for 166 delays and 17 cancellations, while Icelandair recorded three cancellations. The airport recorded a 20% delay rate for departing flights.

Keflavik

Keflavik recorded 8 delays and 44 cancellations. Icelandair accounted for 40 cancellations, while Air Iceland Connect recorded four cancellations. The airport recorded a 3% delay rate for departing flights.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport recorded 266 delays and six cancellations. Turkish Airlines accounted for 183 delays and two cancellations, giving the carrier the highest airline-specific delay figure among the airports. The airport recorded a 24% delay rate for departing flights.

Paris Charles de Gaulle/Roissy

Charles de Gaulle/Roissy recorded 188 delays and 10 cancellations. Air France accounted for 89 delays and six cancellations, while Icelandair recorded three cancellations. The airport recorded a 16% delay rate for departing flights.

Manchester

Manchester recorded 148 delays and six cancellations. easyJet accounted for 57 delays, while Ryanair recorded 29. KLM and Icelandair each recorded two cancellations. The airport recorded a 20% delay rate for departing flights and a 25% delay rate for arriving flights.

Sheremetyevo

Sheremetyevo recorded 127 delays and 10 cancellations. Aeroflot accounted for 57 delays and six cancellations, while Pobeda recorded 42 delays. The airport recorded a 25% delay rate for departing flights and a 26% delay rate for arriving flights.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh recorded 110 delays and five cancellations. easyJet accounted for 27 delays and two cancellations, while Ryanair recorded 21 delays. The airport recorded a 27% delay rate for departing flights and a 27% delay rate for arriving flights.

London Heathrow

London Heathrow recorded 104 delays and 14 cancellations. British Airways accounted for 45 delays and 10 cancellations, while KLM recorded two cancellations. The airport recorded a 7% delay rate for departing flights.

Airlines Recording the Highest Flight Delays and Cancellations

Icelandair

Icelandair recorded 53 cancellations, the highest cancellation total among the airlines. The airline recorded 40 cancellations at Keflavik, alongside cancellations at Manchester, Charles de Gaulle/Roissy, London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, and London Gatwick.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines recorded 183 delays at Istanbul Airport, the highest delay total among the airlines. The carrier also recorded two cancellations at the airport.

easyJet

easyJet recorded 181 delays across multiple airports, including 57 at Manchester, 60 at London Gatwick, 27 at Edinburgh, 19 at Amsterdam Schiphol, 13 at Paris Charles de Gaulle/Roissy, and two at Keflavik. The airline recorded four cancellations.

KLM

KLM recorded 178 delays across Amsterdam Schiphol, Zurich, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Heathrow, and Charles de Gaulle/Roissy. Its highest individual total was 166 delays at Amsterdam Schiphol. The airline recorded 26 cancellations.

Ryanair

Ryanair recorded 93 delays across several airports, while the airline recorded 30 cancellations overall.

Air France

Air France recorded 93 delays, including 89 at Charles de Gaulle/Roissy and four at Manchester. The airline also recorded six cancellations at Charles de Gaulle/Roissy.

Steps Passengers Can Take When Flights Are Cancelled

• Check the airline’s official website or app for the latest flight status.
• Confirm whether a flight has been cancelled, delayed, or rescheduled before travelling to the airport.
• Contact the airline directly about available rebooking options.
• Keep the booking reference, boarding pass, receipts, and other travel documents available.
• Check whether an alternative flight or refund is available under the airline’s applicable conditions.
• Keep contact information updated in the airline’s booking system.
• Allow additional time for airport procedures when schedules change.
• Check onward connections separately when travelling on a connecting itinerary.

Why Icelandair Flights Are Being Cancelled Today

An indefinite strike by Icelandair aircraft mechanics began at midnight on Wednesday, September 23, after negotiations between the parties failed to reach an agreement. The industrial action prompted the airline to cancel morning departures from Keflavik and Reykjavik.

Icelandair said the initial cancellations affected nearly 5,500 passengers and that it was working to rebook affected travellers. The airline has also asked passengers to monitor their bookings and ensure their contact information is current.

European Flight Cancellations and Delays Continue Across Multiple Markets

Flight disruptions in Europe are affecting a combination of major network carriers and low-cost airlines, with different airports recording different levels of delays and cancellations.

KLM recorded 26 cancellations, including 17 at Amsterdam Schiphol. Ryanair recorded 30 cancellations, while British Airways recorded 13 cancellations, including 10 at London Heathrow.

Air Iceland Connect recorded 22 cancellations across Akureyri, Reykjavik, and Keflavik, while Rossiya Airlines recorded seven cancellations between Pulkovo and Sheremetyevo.

In Iceland, Keflavik recorded 44 cancellations, followed by Reykjavik with 11 and Akureyri with seven. Elsewhere, Amsterdam Schiphol recorded 23 cancellations and London Heathrow recorded 14.

The disruption pattern varies between individual airports and airlines, with delays concentrated at several major hubs and higher cancellation totals appearing at airports in Iceland and other parts of Europe.

Yesterday also saw significant flight cancellations. Read our earlier coverage here.

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 23 September 2026 at 12:31 pm ET USA (4:31 pm GMT)

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